Survey Party Chief

Direct and supervise the survey crew to make exact measurements and determine site layout to support all

disciplines with a quality layout for unit installation. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation,

location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering,

construction, and other purposes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain or current

installations.

• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume

liability for work performed.

• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
• Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of

geomorphic and topographic features.

• Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites,

transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).

• Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land

features.

• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with

projects.

• Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
• Train Instrumantmen, Rodman, and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or

drafting maps.

• Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal

preparation.

• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure

we achieve zero injuries. No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.

Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop

work authority until the issue is resolved.

• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting. Become

familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).

• Be able to create and execute a one week schedule.
• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates.
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor. Participate in investigation process as needed. Review

accidents and the causes with employees.

• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format. Identify safety hazards you

or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.

Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of

shift.

• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of

smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).

• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure

you follow all procedures as out lined in training.

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and

fractions rapidly and accurately.

• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and

recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.

Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues.

• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job. As requested by project

supervision manage other crafts when needed.

• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision.
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are

available.

• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project. Develop a thorough

understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.

• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews.
• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis.
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder

diagrams, P&ID’s, and loop diagrams. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and

specifications. Assure crew plans, lay-out, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and

control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications.

• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Ensure

that correct construction procedures are followed during installation. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and

take corrective action needed.

• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation,

or replacement.

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that

may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily

Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.

• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Hourly Performance Assessment (HPA)

Guidelines. Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level.

• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

At least 5 years of experience working in the industrial construction field with layout or survey responsibilities. Must

have working knowledge of using mathematics to solve problems, verify mathematical calculations, gather physical

survey data, document technical design details, analyze physical, survey, or geographic data, survey land to measure

or determine features, create maps, determine operational criteria or specifications, calibrate scientific or technical

equipment, coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments or disciplines, direct

surveying activities, train personnel on proper operational procedures, calculate geographic positions from survey

data. Must be at least 18 years of age.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include

any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in

compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as a supervisor.

One or more of the following certifications:

NCCER Site Layout

NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

NCCER Project Supervision

NCCER Project Management

TRAINING CERTIFICATES

NCCER Site Layout

NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

NCCER Project Supervision

NCCER Project Management

WORK CONDITIONS

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear

naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside

conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical construction site environment

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to

inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.